Hooray for warmer weather. It’s finally here! And so are all the summery sports that go with it. Here are some of the health- and fitness-related items we’re loving for the month of June.
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FYI – your running gear might determine the outcome of your next long-distance race. Our friends at Shape looked at recent studies that attribute some major successes to the innovative compression technology. Here’s what they learned. Many runners of all levels and distances-like record-breaking marathoner and three-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan–swear by their compression socks, sleeves,…
Fitbit‘s latest acquisition may convince you to invest in one once and for all. The company announced that it has acquired Coin, the maker of a smart credit card that holds all of your other credit cards on one device. Coin is working with MasterCard to help companies build mobile payment NFC chips. This means…
Beware of the sports bra purporting to be supportive, high-impact, and suited for bigger busts and yet serves better as a slingshot than the sturdy friend you need in your many athletic endeavors. Seriously . . . beware. For women with bigger breasts, the sports bra market is pretty saturated with compression bras, i.e. the…
No chafe #nothighgapnoproblem A video posted by @amyschumer on May 2, 2016 at 9:16pm PDT Thank you Amy Schumer for putting a spotlight on something fit girls know all too well – chafing. Before hitting the Met Gala’s red carpet, Amy shared a video of herself applying deodorant on her thighs, because as she writes,…
We’re inspired to get active this May – aren’t you? From biking to yoga, there are fitness events a aplenty to choose from and we have a couple to tell you about. Plus we want to share new gear to power your workouts as well as fuel your rest days. Check out our favorites for…
Indoor cycling and Spin classes are a mainstay at the gym, but specialized boutique studios like Flywheel Sports, SoulCycle, and Cyc are bringing the workout to more people than ever before. Regardless of where you choose to turn the wheel, you’ll need the right gear. We turned to Allie Fell, an instructor at SoulCycle, for…
Our friends at Shape Magazine explain the unfortunate truth about the dirtiness of the average gym (and what to do about it). Ever wanted to know just how gross your gym’s equipment is exactly? Yeah, neither have we. But thanks to equipment reviews site FitRated, we’ve got the full germ lowdown. They swabbed treadmills, excercise…
Ask any personal trainer what sort of shoes you should buy for your fitness pursuits and there’s going to be a big debate. It may sound like hyperbole, but there may be as many opinions on this topic as there are shoes at your local athletic apparel store. Let’s cut through the fads, trends, and…
The long-awaited pieces from Beyoncé’s activewear line are finally here – and they’re damn good. The Ivy Park collection contains over 200 pieces in blacks, grays, blues, and pinks. Whether you’re looking to invest in a mesh workout tank or a cozy gray sweater, chances are Beyoncé has thought of it for you and in…
